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New law to improve information about SEN
25 July 2008
EDCM welcomes the Special Educational Needs (Information) Act, which passed into law this week. The Act will require the government to publish annual reports on how children with special educational needs (SEN) are doing at school in different local areas. It is designed to tackle the wide variations in the way local authorities collect information and to drive up standards.
The Special Educational Consortium (SEC), one of the four key partners in EDCM, supported the Bill as it progressed through parliament. SEC is a group of organisations that work together to champion the interests of children with special educational needs and disabilities.
The legislation began as a private member's bill proposed by Labour MP Sharon Hodgson.
Brian Lamb, Chair of the Special Educational Consortium and Board member of EDCM, commented: 'Better information is key to better outcomes for children.'
'This act will allow us to get a clearer understanding about what works for children with additional needs and share good practice across schools. Crucially, it will help to raise expectations about what young people with SEN can achieve at school.'
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